Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities

This guidance document, developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences and the New Buildings Institute, gives jurisdictions…
Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities

Implementing an Outcome-Based Compliance Path in Energy Codes: Guidance for Cities
Institute Bids Farewell to a Pioneering Industry Council

This past week, the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors voted to sunset the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). Founded in 1980 as the Passive Solar Industries Council, the independent, […]
Webinar Looks at Capturing Energy Performance in Commercial Building Mortgages

When it comes to the buying and selling of commercial real estate—a multi-step process that involves high stakes and numerous stakeholders—the energy performance of buildings is not usually top of […]
Institute to Host Representative Hearing on Healthcare Facility Person-Centered Care

Requesting Testimony from Healthcare, Building Industry Representatives The nation’s healthcare environment is changing and facilities need to keep pace—particularly with the growth in a senior population in need of care. […]
Upcoming NCS Webinar Will Look at BIM Implementation

While many design professionals in the U.S. building industry use building information modeling tools, many people still require and rely upon computer-aided design (CAD)-based, two-dimensional drawings for project information delivery. […]
August 25 BSSC Webinar Will Look at Seismic Design of Masonry

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host the sixth webinar in its 2017 series sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The free […]
Institute Issues Recommendations to the 45th President

Highlights Key Building-Related Concerns Established by the U.S. Congress in 1974, the National Institute of Building Sciences has, from its beginnings, served as an authoritative source of information on building […]
Next BSSC Webinar Will Look at New Ground Motion Requirements of ASCE 7-16

The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) will host a special webinar to address the newest ground motion requirements of the American Society of Civil Engineers […]
Spotlight a Cutting-Edge Project that Goes Beyond Green™

Across the United States, designers, builders, owners, government agencies, manufacturers and others are going beyond the status quo to achieve high-performing, resilient buildings and communities. Now is the time to […]